Since premiering on Saturday Night, Mark Wahlberg Talks to Animals sketch has become one of the hottest viral videos on the internet.
But a certain Mark Wahlberg was none-too-pleased with the sketch. He told MTV that he didn't think it was funny as he had hoped it would be. He also revealed the reason for his lampooning may have been because he has been approached many times over the years to host, but has refused on all occasions, his reason being he didn't think he was right for the show.
Wahlberg also said that he met Andy Samberg in the past, and said he thought Hot Rod was funnier than that skit.
Lighten up, Mark!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
So, on Thursday night, SNL's Thursday night edition premiered on NBC. There was a debate sketch, weekend update & Hall and Oates. What more could you ask for?
The show was a hit, getting 10.6 million viewers, the highest in its timeslot.
So, what did I think?
I really enjoyed the debate sketch, and the surprise appearance by Bill Murray as a disappointed Cubs fan was a hoot! I was also happy to see Chris Parnell reprise his role as moderator, this time lampooning Tom Brokaw.
Weekend Update on the other hand, wasn't so good. The jokes were pretty hit and miss, as is the nature of Update, but given that they don't have a show to do this Saturday, I was expecting a little better.
Kenan Thompson came on halfway, to act as Weekend Update's new banking and financial expert. It involved him shouting "Fix it!" for two minutes. Pretty lame.
But then WU was saved with Will Forte and Fred Armisen coming on as 80's legends Hall & Oates to perform an ode to the two presidential candidates. As everything Forte and Armisen do, it was hilarious.
Overall, it was a nice way to spend half an hour. In amidst this economic crisis, and news of banks going under every day, it sure is nice to tune into SNL.
The show was a hit, getting 10.6 million viewers, the highest in its timeslot.
So, what did I think?
I really enjoyed the debate sketch, and the surprise appearance by Bill Murray as a disappointed Cubs fan was a hoot! I was also happy to see Chris Parnell reprise his role as moderator, this time lampooning Tom Brokaw.
Weekend Update on the other hand, wasn't so good. The jokes were pretty hit and miss, as is the nature of Update, but given that they don't have a show to do this Saturday, I was expecting a little better.
Kenan Thompson came on halfway, to act as Weekend Update's new banking and financial expert. It involved him shouting "Fix it!" for two minutes. Pretty lame.
But then WU was saved with Will Forte and Fred Armisen coming on as 80's legends Hall & Oates to perform an ode to the two presidential candidates. As everything Forte and Armisen do, it was hilarious.
Overall, it was a nice way to spend half an hour. In amidst this economic crisis, and news of banks going under every day, it sure is nice to tune into SNL.
Lorne to hire more women?
According to Casey Wilson, he is.
The newcomer gave an interview to Sioux City Journal, and that said:
Building on characters she created at Upright Citizens Brigade, Wilson says she hopes to be more visible this year. With Amy Poehler leaving the show, "there's an opportunity...but I don't know if it's a fill-able hole. I know Lorne is going to hire more women to do the job."
So maybe we'll see a few new gals, come Christmas? I hope so!
The newcomer gave an interview to Sioux City Journal, and that said:
Building on characters she created at Upright Citizens Brigade, Wilson says she hopes to be more visible this year. With Amy Poehler leaving the show, "there's an opportunity...but I don't know if it's a fill-able hole. I know Lorne is going to hire more women to do the job."
So maybe we'll see a few new gals, come Christmas? I hope so!
Sarah Palin for SNL
Sarah Palin will appear on SNL on October 25th, according to the NY Post.
That is the episode which is to be hosted by Mad Men star Jon Hamm.
Reports are saying that Palin's appearance may include a send-up of Tina Fey's American Express commercials, or perhaps it could be a Fey-meet-Palin scenario, similar to when Amy Poehler met Hillary Clinton in Season 33.
Either way, should be interesting.
That is the episode which is to be hosted by Mad Men star Jon Hamm.
Reports are saying that Palin's appearance may include a send-up of Tina Fey's American Express commercials, or perhaps it could be a Fey-meet-Palin scenario, similar to when Amy Poehler met Hillary Clinton in Season 33.
Either way, should be interesting.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Tina Fey finalises book deal
Tina Fey has reportedly signed a book with Little,Brown & Co.,
Little, Brown & Co. have published books from David Sedaris, Paul Feig etc. and now Tina Fey has joined their rosters.
Her book is said to be a non-fiction humorous essay collection written in the vain of Nora Ephron.
Her book deal is said to include a gift to Books For Kids, a foundation that supports the construction of six libraries in underprivileged areas of NYC.
Little, Brown & Co. have published books from David Sedaris, Paul Feig etc. and now Tina Fey has joined their rosters.
Her book is said to be a non-fiction humorous essay collection written in the vain of Nora Ephron.
Her book deal is said to include a gift to Books For Kids, a foundation that supports the construction of six libraries in underprivileged areas of NYC.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Josh Brolin/Adele
Josh Brolin will take to the stage as host in two weeks, with musical guest Adele.
I don't really like Adele's music all that much, but Josh Brolin should be a good host! :)
I don't really like Adele's music all that much, but Josh Brolin should be a good host! :)
Casting scoop!
Rumours are flying that Queen Latifah is going on SNL to act as Gwen Ifill in the Vice Presidential Debate sketch!
And, Tina Fey will obviously be returning to reprise her role as Sarah Palin!
Anne Hathaway, The Killers, Queen Latifah, Tina Fey.. will there be any more surprise guests, I do wonder!
And, Tina Fey will obviously be returning to reprise her role as Sarah Palin!
Anne Hathaway, The Killers, Queen Latifah, Tina Fey.. will there be any more surprise guests, I do wonder!
Friday, September 26, 2008
It's Official
Anne Hathaway will host next week with musical guest The Killers!
Sounds like an awesome show :D
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2008/09/anne-hathaway-t.html
Sounds like an awesome show :D
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment_tv_tvblog/2008/09/anne-hathaway-t.html
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Christmas on Mars
A new film involving the Flaming Lips and also starring Fred Armisen is released.
Christmas on Mars is reviewed in Variety here:
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117938443.html?categoryid=31&cs=1
Christmas on Mars is reviewed in Variety here:
http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117938443.html?categoryid=31&cs=1
Some Pointless Gossip
Drew Barrymore was like totally caught making out with Ed Westwick from Gossip Girl which, oh my god, is the best show ever, at a Saturday Night Live after-party.
Oh my god, juicy.
Oh my god, juicy.
Live From New York, It's Saturday Night with your host:
Jon Hamm/Coldplay
Mad Men star Jon Hamm is slated to host SNL on October 25th.
Should be interesting!
Meanwhile October 4th is believed to be Anne Hathaway. Haven't heard any word on the musical guest yet though.
E-mail me with any info you might have :
amy-wow@hotmail.com
Mad Men star Jon Hamm is slated to host SNL on October 25th.
Should be interesting!
Meanwhile October 4th is believed to be Anne Hathaway. Haven't heard any word on the musical guest yet though.
E-mail me with any info you might have :
amy-wow@hotmail.com
In other news:
Republicans need to take a chill pill, and get a sense of humour.
I'm talking about this:
"Since the show was aired, the internet has been alive with outrage from mostly right-wing bloggers. Some of the rants are ridiculous -- "Some Believe Obama Responsible for SNL Skit" -- but most others reveal their disgust. Conservative blogger Rudytooty wrote, "Accusing Todd Palin of incest is unconscionable. I don't think a joke about (Joe's Biden's wife) Jill Biden doing her sons would go over too well. How about Barack Obama doing his daughters?" "
Apparently people are upset about the New York Times sketch that aired the other night about journalists digging for dirt on Palin. And how anyone could read that as a direct accusation of incest and not as merely making fun of investigative reporters and the lengths they will go to in order to get a story is beyond me.
I'm talking about this:
"Since the show was aired, the internet has been alive with outrage from mostly right-wing bloggers. Some of the rants are ridiculous -- "Some Believe Obama Responsible for SNL Skit" -- but most others reveal their disgust. Conservative blogger Rudytooty wrote, "Accusing Todd Palin of incest is unconscionable. I don't think a joke about (Joe's Biden's wife) Jill Biden doing her sons would go over too well. How about Barack Obama doing his daughters?" "
Apparently people are upset about the New York Times sketch that aired the other night about journalists digging for dirt on Palin. And how anyone could read that as a direct accusation of incest and not as merely making fun of investigative reporters and the lengths they will go to in order to get a story is beyond me.
Sarah Palin may appear on SNL
Many news outlets namely Thaindian.com & aceshowbiz.com are reporting that Sarah Palin may appear on SNL.
Could a reincarnation of the Hillary Clinton/Amy Poehler sketch be in the works?
According to OK! Magazine, sources say that she may appear and get her own revenge on Tina Fey. Her security reportedly took a thorough walk-through Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, so perhaps her appearance could be this weekend?
Watch this space.
Could a reincarnation of the Hillary Clinton/Amy Poehler sketch be in the works?
According to OK! Magazine, sources say that she may appear and get her own revenge on Tina Fey. Her security reportedly took a thorough walk-through Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, so perhaps her appearance could be this weekend?
Watch this space.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Al Franken controversy
If any of you watched SNL over the weekend, you may have seen the cold open, a sketch that satirized John McCain's approval of even the most idiotic, over-the-top campaign ads. Well, Al Franken, a former SNL writer who is now running for senate in Minnestota, had a part in the sketch, and this has angered some Republicans.
From the Huffington Post:
A Franken campaign aide said the candidate had been taping an ad earlier in the week and had wondered out loud how McCain could include the disclaimer candidates are required to include in their commercials — "I'm John McCain, and I approved this message" — when his spots were so "over the top."
Later that day, Franken talked to Michaels about topics unrelated to the show and mentioned his thought but did not suggest a sketch.
However, Michaels talked to Meyers about Franken's idea and the current writer, believing there was a funny sketch there, called his predecessor and they discussed it further.
Meyers then wrote it up.
From the Huffington Post:
A Franken campaign aide said the candidate had been taping an ad earlier in the week and had wondered out loud how McCain could include the disclaimer candidates are required to include in their commercials — "I'm John McCain, and I approved this message" — when his spots were so "over the top."
Later that day, Franken talked to Michaels about topics unrelated to the show and mentioned his thought but did not suggest a sketch.
However, Michaels talked to Meyers about Franken's idea and the current writer, believing there was a funny sketch there, called his predecessor and they discussed it further.
Meyers then wrote it up.
Tina Fey fought not to do Sarah Palin:
From MSNBC:
LOS ANGELES - Tina Fey just scored a Best Actress Emmy for playing frazzled head writer Liz Lemon on “30 Rock,” but it was the thought of playing Sarah Palin on “Saturday Night Live” a week ago that left the comedian herself frazzled.
On the Emmy red carpet, Fey revealed to Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush she actually refused to play her political look-a-like when it was first proposed.
“I was fighting them all week on it,” Fey said. “I kept saying, ‘I don’t want to do it, I’m not an impressionist.’ I kept telling (‘SNL’ producer) Lorne (Michaels), ‘No! I’ll show up ... I’ll do anything except play her. I can’t do it.’ Then, I was worn down. Lorne wore me down by the end of the week.”
Fey, whose “30 Rock” also picked up the Emmy for Best Comedy Series, Best Writing for a Comedy Series, and Best Actor (for co-star Alec Baldwin), said she was fortunate the figurehead she had to impersonate had an unusual accent.
“Sarah Palin has a crazy voice. I would say, not since ‘Sling Blade’ has there been a person who’s really easy to imitate, so I got really lucky on that one,” Fey said.
While Gov. Palin herself reportedly enjoyed the impersonation, John McCain advisor Carly Fiorina called Fey’s portrayal “sexist.” So what did Tina think about that response? Apparently, not much.
“I saw one lady trying to form a thought that it was sexist on the news but she didn’t get it together, probably because she was a lady and she was dumb,” Fey said. “Wait is that sexist?”
In related news, as previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Oprah Winfrey recently filmed a cameo for “30 Rock,” and Fey told Billy Bush having the TV talk show queen on set was simply “delightful.”
“Whenever anyone would say, ‘Who is your dream person?’ I would always say, ‘Oprah! Oprah!’” Fey said. “Somehow we convinced her to do it. I think (Oprah’s best friend) Gayle helped talk her into it and then she came and shot with us and she was delightful!”
And Jennifer Aniston, who also appears on this season’s “30 Rock,” made the set another thrilling experience for the cast and crew.
“They were very happy to have a real TV star on our show,” Fey laughed. “She was great, too ... She plays an old Chicago roommate of mine and Jane Krakowski’s character. We have a name for her that you can’t really say on TV.”
LOS ANGELES - Tina Fey just scored a Best Actress Emmy for playing frazzled head writer Liz Lemon on “30 Rock,” but it was the thought of playing Sarah Palin on “Saturday Night Live” a week ago that left the comedian herself frazzled.
On the Emmy red carpet, Fey revealed to Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush she actually refused to play her political look-a-like when it was first proposed.
“I was fighting them all week on it,” Fey said. “I kept saying, ‘I don’t want to do it, I’m not an impressionist.’ I kept telling (‘SNL’ producer) Lorne (Michaels), ‘No! I’ll show up ... I’ll do anything except play her. I can’t do it.’ Then, I was worn down. Lorne wore me down by the end of the week.”
Fey, whose “30 Rock” also picked up the Emmy for Best Comedy Series, Best Writing for a Comedy Series, and Best Actor (for co-star Alec Baldwin), said she was fortunate the figurehead she had to impersonate had an unusual accent.
“Sarah Palin has a crazy voice. I would say, not since ‘Sling Blade’ has there been a person who’s really easy to imitate, so I got really lucky on that one,” Fey said.
While Gov. Palin herself reportedly enjoyed the impersonation, John McCain advisor Carly Fiorina called Fey’s portrayal “sexist.” So what did Tina think about that response? Apparently, not much.
“I saw one lady trying to form a thought that it was sexist on the news but she didn’t get it together, probably because she was a lady and she was dumb,” Fey said. “Wait is that sexist?”
In related news, as previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Oprah Winfrey recently filmed a cameo for “30 Rock,” and Fey told Billy Bush having the TV talk show queen on set was simply “delightful.”
“Whenever anyone would say, ‘Who is your dream person?’ I would always say, ‘Oprah! Oprah!’” Fey said. “Somehow we convinced her to do it. I think (Oprah’s best friend) Gayle helped talk her into it and then she came and shot with us and she was delightful!”
And Jennifer Aniston, who also appears on this season’s “30 Rock,” made the set another thrilling experience for the cast and crew.
“They were very happy to have a real TV star on our show,” Fey laughed. “She was great, too ... She plays an old Chicago roommate of mine and Jane Krakowski’s character. We have a name for her that you can’t really say on TV.”
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